Best Schools in Heaton, NC
Heaton, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 990 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Heaton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Heaton, NC
The top high schools in Heaton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avery County High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Heaton, NC
The top middle schools in Heaton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Heaton, NC
The top elementary schools in Heaton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom Trail Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Heaton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Heaton, NC has a total population of 228 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Heaton, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Heaton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Heaton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Heaton, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Heaton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Heaton, NC
How many schools are in Heaton, NC?
Heaton, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 990 students in total.
How do schools in Heaton perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Heaton score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Heaton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Heaton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations